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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** GPL Technologies
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Macintosh Computers, Apple Mac Systems, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Linux, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Visual Effects, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Avid Media Composer, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4fc7c72f8951052e

## About the Role

* 4+ years of hands-on systems or infrastructure engineering experience, ideally in client-facing or

consulting roles

 * Strong cross-platform skills: Windows, Linux, and macOS administration
 * Scripting/automation proficiency (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
 * Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPN)
 * Experience with virtualization and storage technologies (SAN/NAS)
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills - you can explain technical decisions to artists,

producers, and CTOs alike

 * Self-starter who thrives with autonomy, ambiguity, and aggressive deadlines
 * Ability to travel to client sites in the greater Los Angeles area; occasional after-hours support during

critical production windows

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience

NICE TO HAVE

 * Experience in media & entertainment, post-production, or VFX environments
 * Familiarity with production storage and workflows (Avid, Autodesk Flow/ShotGrid, Deadline,

high-performance storage)

 * Cloud experience (AWS preferred), including hybrid production workflows
 * Configuration management / IaC experience (Ansible, Terraform)
 * TPN, MPA, or studio security compliance exposure
 * MSP or multi-client support background

## Description

GPL Technologies is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to be the technical face of GPL inside our
clients' studios. You'll embed directly with client teams - on-site and remote - to deploy, integrate, and
support GPL solutions in live production environments. This is a hybrid role for someone who is equal
parts systems engineer, problem solver, and trusted advisor: comfortable owning technical delivery
end-to-end while building strong relationships with client stakeholders, from artists and production staff to
studio technology leadership.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 * Deploy, configure, and integrate infrastructure and software solutions on-site at client studios (storage,

workstations, render, networking, cloud)

 * Serve as the primary embedded technical contact for assigned clients, translating production needs into

technical requirements and workable solutions

 * Own escalations end-to-end in fast-paced production environments, diagnosing and resolving complex

issues across Windows, Linux, and Mac ecosystems

 * Automate deployments and repetitive workflows using scripting and configuration management tools
 * Support secure remote workflows, TPN-aligned security requirements, and compliance initiatives at

client sites

 * Collaborate with GPL's engineering, security, and software services teams to deliver projects and feed

client insights back into our solutions

 * Write clear documentation and runbooks for both internal teams and client staff
 * Identify opportunities to improve client environments and proactively recommend solutions


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